Finding the Third Proportional to 159,907 and 352,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 159,907 and 352,010 is: 774,894.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,907 : 352,010 = 352,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,907/352,010 = 352,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,907x = 352,010 × 352,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,907x = 123,911,040,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,911,040,100/159,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,894.41
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